The risks associated with geolocation data: an assessment by LINC, CNIL
The “Laboratoire d’Innovation Numerique de la CNIL” or LINC in France has been assessing the risks associated with geolocation data. France’s digital innovation laboratory, …
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CJEU ruling on special categories of personal data
A recent CJEU ruling on special categories of personal data may have far reaching implications for online platforms. On 1 Aug., the Court of …
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Fine imposed on Volkswagen by German Data Protection Commissioner for multiple GDPR violations
A recent fine imposed on Volkswagen by a German Data Protection Commissioner, for multiple GDPR violations amounted to €1.1 million. The State Commissioner for …
Facebook cookie injunction has been dropped
CNIL has recently lifted an injunction placed on Facebook last December, regarding the company’s use of cookies. Last December, CNIL ordered Facebook Ireland Limited …
Inadequate security measures lead to a fine from the Danish DPA
The Danish Data Protection Authority has fined a law firm after a data breach, due to their inadequate security measures. A law firm in …
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Fine of €20 million from the Greek DPA
Clearview AI has recently been hit with a fine of €20 million for violating the principles of lawfulness and transparency. A civil non-profit organisation, …
Cybersecurity guide published by CNIL of France
The CNIL, in collaboration with the French government, has recently published a cybersecurity guide for French municipalities. In recent times, cybersecurity has posed major …
Data subjects’ consent is required for personalised ads – Italian SA warns TikTok
The Italian supervisory authority issues a formal warning after TikTok makes changes to its privacy policy and fails to get data subjects’ consent. TikTok …
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CNIL imposes €1 million fine for several infractions related to data subject’s rights and transparency obligations
€1 million fine imposed by CNIL on an energy company for several GDPR violations related to data subject’s rights and transparency obligations. After receiving …
Legal basis is required for audio surveillance, according to the Polish SA
The Polish SA says a legal basis is required for audio surveillance and has fined the Warsaw Centre for Intoxicated Persons for a lack thereof. …
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